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Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky 1616

Stormy Sky

Benjamin Moore

1616

About Stormy Sky by Benjamin Moore

Stormy Sky 1616 by Benjamin Moore is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 13% and hue near 210° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 12.9%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #626568

RGB: 98, 101, 104

Hue210°

Saturation3%

Lightness40%

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These are close matches to Stormy Sky from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Stormy Sky looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Stormy Sky 1616 a warm or cool color?
Stormy Sky by Benjamin Moore is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Stormy Sky?
Stormy Sky sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 210°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Stormy Sky?
Brightness is about 13%. Saturation is around 3%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 40%. Hue is close to 210°. The hex value is #626568. The RGB value is 98, 101, 104.
Is Stormy Sky better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Stormy Sky has brightness around 13%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Stormy Sky?
You can match Stormy Sky with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Stormy Sky work best in a home?
Stormy Sky works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Stormy Sky compare to a pure white paint?
Stormy Sky is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Stormy Sky in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Stormy Sky in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Stormy Sky. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Stormy Sky. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.